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Wayzata Country Club Mission stateMent

Wayzata Country Club shall be a premier, family-oriented private

country club providing the Members and their guests with

championship golf, excellent dining, a variety of year-round recreational

activities and opportunities for quality social interaction.

Club offiCersBob Griffin, President

Joseph Kinning, Vice PresidentGeorge Sutton, Secretary

Jay Kernan, Treasurer

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WAYZATA COUNTRY CLUB 200 Wayzata Boulevard West

Wayzata, MN 55391wayzatacc.com / 952-473-8846Leah Ziebart, Graphic Designer

Members may review the minutes of the Board of Directors during normal business hours in the offices of the Club by contacting Chris Gerardi. Please be advised that Members are to maintain in confidence all matters stated in the minutes.

President’s MessageAs the year winds to a close, I have the opportunity to write one last VIEW article. It has been an interesting year at Wayzata Country Club full of challenges and excitement. We had some crazy weather early in the golf season and near perfect playing conditions late. We had a severe storm and power outage… all during a member’s daughters wedding! (They made the most of it and had a great day. CONGRATS!) We lost an air conditioner due to lightning and many trees plus a fence due to a wicked wind storm. Our swim and dive teams both won championships (AGAIN). And, sadly, we lost some wonderful members and a legend in Homer who will be greatly missed!! As President, I have had a front row seat to all of this, and I must say after a year in this role, I have never been more proud of our membership. During all the up and downs, our members have been supportive. We have wonderful people at WCC that make the time we spend on these wonderful grounds 12 months of pure joy!

I need to start by saying thank you to so many people but none more than our General Manager Mr. Chris Gerardi. Over the last few years, Chris and I have talked by phone almost every day and on every occasion he has been smart, humble, efficient, funny, open, and driven. He and I have developed a great working relationship and friendship. We would often “spit ball” ideas back and forth and he never took credit for any of them even though most of the time he thought of the good ones. Not a day goes by that he isn’t thinking about increasing member satisfaction, taking care of his employees, or WCC. He is a great GM who works incredibly hard and long hours and I feel lucky to have been able to work with him so closely.

I also need to thank the Board and WCC staff members. THANK YOU to all the WCC Board Members and to the dedicated Executive Committee. Your collective tireless dedication to WCC and many hours of meetings are testament to the type of members that serve at WCC. Thank you to Dick and Jesse who have shown me the utmost courtesy for many years but particularly this year. To the unsung heroes: Marget, Katherine, Chef Colin, Jay, Leah, Nicky, Adam, John, Max, Courtney, Jane, Mary, Bonnie, Brian, Shelly, Megan, Jeremy, Rachel, Rich, John, Lee, Jeanne, the valet gang, and every bartender that ever poured me a Guinness! To all the staff members at WCC, you have made me feel special and helped in so many ways to make WCC great and I thank you very much. Now, to these members, I wanted to give you a shout out for giving me the encouragement and support, at times needed and not, that makes being President of WCC so special: Roomie, TJ, The Hublers, anyone with the last name Gilster, Ted, (Ian, Cortney, Ben, Pete, Mike M, Mike S, George W… aka The Ex-Presidents), Mr. Erickson, Mr. Stranghoener… aka Mr. Yag, team SVEDKA, the guys that play floor hockey, Mr. Hadley, Mollie & Holly, Mr. Platt, and so many others. You will never know what those little words of encouragement, advice, gentle criticisms, and support mean to someone just trying to do the best they can do for a year. Well, to me, it has meant the world and I appreciate you all very much.

As far as policy and governance goes, this year was transformative in many ways. Since the recession of 2008-2009, it has been challenging at WCC with difficultly garnering new members, debt, changing demographics, sister club competition, etc. 2013 began with the challenge of an inconsistent economy and how it would impact these issues. Could we improve upon these issues while improving member satisfaction and growing membership levels? With a lot of hard work that began in earnest the year prior, some answers came

Bob GriffinClub President

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to fruition in 2013…namely, these great programs and changes to WCC: our debt was restructured to manageable levels, a new flexible food minimum program for all members was launched along with a pre-paid annual dues program, new golf carts were purchased for 2014, a credit card machine was installed in the Pro Shop for members and guests, a new membership class was established (the Bowman), a renewed effort to improve our menu and food service, multiple focus groups and increased member feedback, many new events that span all 12 months of the year, lower guest fees midway through the season, more events that celebrate our tenured members, governance updates, and so much more… All of this making our Mission Statement more than words on a page, but a living, breathing road map of how the Club will be run and enjoyed by our members.

As we often hear from outgoing Presidents, “is the place in better shape than it was when I took office?”. I can confidently say that, due to the efforts of the collective individuals listed above (Board and staff) and you the membership, Wayzata Country Club is in great shape right now, and the future could not be brighter. I will still be on the Executive Committee as Past President and sit on the Board in 2014, but I can state without hesitation that my decision to serve Wayzata Country Club for the last 10+ years has been one of the best decisions of my life, and I would strongly encourage you to follow in my footsteps if given the chance. Wayzata is a GREAT country club and its members are truly the best!

Thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving as your President, it has been an honor.

Take care, Bob Griffin


generally sPeakingAs this is my last View article before the calendar turns to 2014 (Is that Possible?!), I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving and a safe and happy holiday season. I look forward to seeing you at the Club often in the upcoming months as we open our 4th season of Winter Wonderland and have many new and exciting dining and social events for you to enjoy.

The end of our fiscal year coming up on November 30th also means the end of the term for some of the Club Officers. I would like to thank our outgoing President Mr. Bob Griffin for all he has done for the Club and the support he has given me during the past year. He will remain on the Executive Committee as the Past President. I would also like to congratulate Mr. Joe Kinning, our current Vice-President, who will be taking over as President effective December 1. I look forward to working with him during the upcoming year. Congratulations as well to our current Membership Committee Chair and Executive Committee Member Mr. Jim Freytag who will be taking over as Club Vice-President on December 1. Mr. Jay Kernan will continue on as the Club Treasurer and many thanks to him for his support and financial stewardship over the last year. Mr. George Sutton will remain as Club Secretary, and I sincerely appreciate all of the support Mr. Sutton has provided to both me and the Club as a whole. Special thanks also to Mrs. Holly Pihl who will be leaving the Board at the end of the year. Mrs. Pihl has done a wonderful job leading the House and Decorating Committees, and she in large part is responsible for the wonderful renovations in the entryway, Ballroom, Bowman and Garden Room. Finally, a special thanks to Mr. Mike Maglich, who will be leaving the Executive Committee at the end of November. Mr. Maglich has served the Club well for many years as a Committee Member, Board Member, Membership Committee Chair, Grounds Committee Chair, Vice-President, and President. I greatly appreciate everything he has done for the Club and for me personally.

I’m going to offer a little personal touch as we approach Thanksgiving and offer up the things in my life I am thankful for…

• I’m thankful for my wonderful family that provides me with much needed balance in my life. My wife of almost 17 years, Diane, along with my 10 year-old daughter Holly and 6 year-old son Jack are the lights of my life.• I’m thankful for a wonderful sister and brother, who in spite of geographical challenges are still very close to me.• I’m thankful for having had a wonderful mother. Even though it was only for 29 years, everything I have that is good I got from her. • I could go on and on…Finally, I’m thankful for having such a wonderful place to work that allows me to take good care of my family. I’m thankful and fortunate to work alongside a terrific staff every day. And you, the membership, are a wonderful group of people that I can say without hesitation are the best I have ever had the pleasure to serve.

My goal this year, as it has been every year, is to make sure the people in my life I am thankful for know that every day-not just on Thanksgiving.

So thank you for allowing me to serve as your General Manager, it is indeed a privilege that I am very thankful for.

Respectfully, Chris Gerardi

Chris Gerardi General Manager

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garden insPirationsThe winter season is slowly creeping up on us. Soon we will be dashing through the snow and decking the halls. Join us for some winter classes to get you excited for the holiday season. We are offering two opportunities again this year to perk up your entryway.

The first is our ever popular Build Your Own Holiday Container Class on Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th. This class includes materials for two 15” compostable pots. These pots look great alone or easily fit into an existing planter. Materials include holiday greens such as spruce tips, pine boughs, assorted cedar cuttings, and other evergreen materials. Additional materials to add interest and color include ribbon, dogwood, curly willow, eucalyptus, and much more. There are unlimited possibilities and combinations. This event is held down in our barn. (Class sizes are limited so sign up early!) I will be available with ideas and guidance.

The second is our Wine and Wreaths event. This was such a popular event last season we decided to bring it back. Join us for an evening of wine & winter cheer. This event will be held Thursday, November 21st in the Bowman room. We will be decorating a 25” balsam wreath with all the trimmings. I will be available to give you tips on bow making and how to create a great focal point for your door. A wide variety of materials will be available including ribbon, ornaments, and additional greens.

Rachel DeVries

Rachel DeVriesHorticulturist

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Katherine TuckerCatering Director

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Catering & eventsTis the season....to get together and celebrate! WCC is a perfect place to gather for the holidays. Whether you are looking for a small intimate room to host a private dinner or cocktail party or an inviting space for a holiday lunch or just a big bash, WCC has the perfect room for you. We have 5 private rooms in the Clubhouse for members and guests and each room is unique and fitting for all size groups. As much as we would love for everyone to entertain at the Club we understand that gathering at home is wonderful too...don’t forget that WCC can cater at your home or business!! Grabbing some hors d’oeuvres “TO GO” for a holiday party or hostess gift saves you time - and all you have to do is call me, place your order, and it will be ready for pick up at valet. Go online to view all of the catering menus.

Featured Room: The Living RoomThe Living Room can hold anywhere from 5-30 people. This space is ideal for small private dinners and cocktail parties. The space is very versatile and can be set up as a lounge with furniture groupings and high tops or a more formal setting with a large long table for a private wine dinner (as pictured above). Each private room comes with your own serving staff and you can customize you entire food and beverage needs. The Living Room is also perfect for small business meetings, baby and bridal showers and smaller holiday gatherings. There are no food and beverage minimums for the space. Remember, you can sponsor friends and family for events at the Club as well. Contact me with any questions 952-475-9744 or [email protected]. Katherine Tucker



MeMbershiPIt is with great pleasure that we introduce Karl Huemiller, WCC’s new Winter Wonderland Director. Karl has been instructing outdoor activities for over 10 years. As a winter camping guide in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness for two winters, Karl instructed youth in winter camping techniques and how to enjoy the winter season. For the past three years Karl has worked as an instructor for the Three Rivers Park District Outdoor Recreation School teaching a variety of activities including cross country skiing, snowshoeing, kick sledding, and snow shelter building. In his free time Karl enjoys winter camping and is registered for this year’s Arrowhead 135 ultra-marathon. We are excited to have Karl as a part of our team!

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Membership Committee I would like to introduce the following new families to Wayzata Country Club.

Troy Espeseth has joined as a Full Privilege Jr. Golf Member. He was sponsored by Casey & Jodi Rouse, Kevin & Emily Decker, and John & Katie Feste.

Ryan & Lisa Gutzmer have joined as Full Privilege Jr. Golf Members. They are sponsored by Bob & Kim Griffin, Joe & Erika Winkels, and Mike & Brittany Reger.

Eric & Kelli Foster have joined as Full Privilege Jr. Golf Members. They are sponsored by Pete & Martha Eckerline, Chris & Kadee Watkins, and Reed & Alayne Gilbert.

Bruno Cheron & Meng Sun have joined as Full Privilege Jr. Golf Members. They are sponsored by Todd & Alison Balan, Brian & Tasha Winkels, and Randy & Tammy Gilster.

Brian & Heidi Wasserman have joined as Pool & Tennis Members. They are sponsored by Jim & Chris Freytag, David & Cindy Brown, Blake & Carey Hastings, and Rick & Kim Timmers.

Chris & Amy Barry have joined as Pool & Tennis Members. They are sponsored by Randy & Stacey LeNeave, Shelley & Eric Perkins, and Alison and Todd Balan.

Stephanie Jacoves has joined as a Pool & Tennis Member. She was sponsored by Todd & Amy Hartman, Randy & Tammy Gilster, and George & Kathy Sutton.

In Memoriam:It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Mrs. Charlene Cusick. Mrs. Cusick and her husband Tom have been members since 1985, and together they have made many wonderful memories and developed countless lifelong friendships at WCC. Mrs. Cusick was a wonderful, kind woman who always had a smile on her face, and made time to say hello and ask how you were doing. She will be deeply missed by all of us. Our most sincere condolences go out to Mr. Cusick and the entire family.

Marget SEehof

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Dick WaltersHead Golf Professional

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let’s go golfingIt’s been a very strange golf season. We had the latest opening day ever, April 29th. Then May wasn’t any good. An OK June, then July, August, September were terrific. I’m referring to weather and consequently, rounds of golf played. Currently, October has had about six good days in the first half of the month. It all adds up to the fewest rounds of golf played during a golf season here at WCC in the last twenty years. We are not done yet, but it’s looking like close to 18,000 rounds will have been played here this summer. This total is approximately 2,000 rounds less than last year.

The second half of our summer was terrific. We had a lot of great golf played towards the end of the season. Our Senior City League team finished second in their league. David Brown was medalist in the last event of the season at Woodhill CC. David shot 74. Other contributors throughout the season were Ben Smith, Jay Kernan, George Webster, Tom Philbin, Mark Platt, Jim Driscoll, Jerry Clark, John McCune, Roger Rovick and Mike Cashman. Next year, we hope to do even better.

Our season long Match Play competitions came to conclusions in October. Cortney LeNeave edged out Norm Hageboeck in the Singles Match Play 2&1. Semi finalists were Jason Korstange, who lost to Cortney and Larry Stranghoener, who lost to Norm.

In the two man Best Ball event finals, Jon Miller and Jim Robin edged Tom Philbin and Tom Kane in a hard fought match, 2&1. Semi finalists were Mark Platt & Cortney LeNeave and Chris Doucet & Ken Heimbach.

We also had our Wayzata Cup Final Shootout on Saturday, October 5th. We had 11 golfers. These finalists were the top point leaders from 2013. Players acquire points by participating in our major events and placing high in those events. Shootouts are always exciting. Anything can happen it’s very interesting how they turn out. This one was no exception. Cortney LeNeave finished first. He birdied the 9th hole to edge out Mark Capece. Mike Coffey finished third. Tom Philbin finished 4th and Ben Smith was 5th. I want to thank all the participants in


our events this year. Playing in events is one of the best ways to meet your fellow members and also to get those competitive juices flowing.

We keep track of our Most Improved Golfers through our handicap system. The 9-Hole Women’s Most Improved player this season was Deborah Medeiros who improved her handicap by 4 index points. Connie McCune was the 18-Hole Women’s Most Improved player. She improved her index 5.4 points. Our Most Improved men’s golfer was Jerry Gray. Jerry started the season with an index of 9.0. He ended the season with a 4.9 index. He improved 4.1 strokes. Congrats to everyone who lowered their handicaps this season.

Max Addler and I took a group of WCC members to Northern Ireland in late September. We had a wonderful time. We played Royal County Down twice, The European Club, County Louth, Ballyliffin, Royal Portrush, and Ardglass. Participants were Bob Griffin, Tom Price, Jay Kernan, Tom Kane, Pete Eckerline, Tom Philbin, Jim Bye, Jerry Clark, Kent Carlson, Mike Mulligan, David Greenblat, George Sutton, Mark Platt and Randy Zanatta. We had a little bit of every kind of Irish weather. We had rain for only 9 holes out of 6 days of golf. We had 3 or 4 blustery days and we had a couple of delightful sunny days with just a light breeze. We’ve taken a number of these trips and they are always so much fun. I often talk to people about going over to Ireland and Scotland on a golf trip and they say they are going to do that some day. I give credit to the guys that went with Max and I. They didn’t wait and now they want to go again. We will put another trip together and I hope you will go with us.

On that note, we are planning a winter flyaway February 7th – February 10th to Hammock Beach, Florida. It will be a perfect time to shake those winter blues and play some golf with your fellow members. We will go down Friday, Feb. 7, play 18 holes Friday, Saturday and Sunday, play Monday morning and fly back home. Let me know if you have any interest.

Brady Engen was awarded the Holiday PGA Apprentice Scholarship. The scholarship is for $500 and goes towards Brady’s education expenses as he goes through the steps to be a class ‘A’ PGA Professional. Brady was awarded the scholarship at the fall meeting of the Minnesota PGA.

We hope you will use the Golf Shop at WCC for your holiday shopping. We are here to serve you. Please come visit us and let us help you with gift giving. Have a great Holiday Season! Dick Walters


Courtney McDonoughDirector of Retail

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froM the golf shoPDance, sing and cheer- the holidays are here! Stop by the Golf Shop and check out all the great new items in just in time for the holidays.

Frasier Fir by ThymesIt always makes a wonderful gift for all, no one can resist this rich scent of the holidays!

Children’s Christmas Books“Santa is coming to Minnesota” & “Countdown to Christmas”. The Santa book is filled with great Minnesota landmarks, telling the tale of Santa’s journey. Countdown to Christmas is a fun activity book for everyday in December!

Oilcloth BagsHow cute are these? Great for travel, for makeup, medicine, cords, etc. Give one to the babysitter with a gift card inside!

Festive Tubs and TraysCute galvanized tubs, trays and containers to house everyday items in a cute way!

The construction, traffic and parking at the local mall is a MESS! Come to the Golf Shop for “one stop” Christmas Shopping! We have something for everyone on your list.

Courtney McDonough

CREDIT BOOK MONEY

Credit book balances in the Golf Shop need to be used

by December 28, 2013. The holiday season is a great time

to use up your remaining balance. Contact the Golf

Shop with questions.

WINTER GOLF SHOP HOURS

Tuesday-Saturday:11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday* & Monday: Closed

*Open Sundays in December: 1, 8, 15, 22 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Karl Huemiller Winter Wonderland Director

952-475-9766

Winter WonderlandAs the leaves change colors and the morning air gains that crisp feel, our thoughts turn towards winter. Walking the snowshoe trails on a quiet winter evening while large white flakes fall softly all around. The anticipation you feel while standing at the top of the sledding hills. The cold air brushing against your face as you glide across the fresh ice. Sitting around a fire with friends and family sipping a steaming cup of hot chocolate.

Join me as we enjoy many of the fun filled activities planned this winter for the Winter Wonderland. Mark your calendars for our Family Fun Friday Nights, Moonlight Snowshoe Tours, beginner Ice Skating Lessons, Snow Cave Building, and much more. We hope to make this the best winter yet!

Fresh fallen snow, twinkling lights, little ones darting to and fro, crackling pine in a bonfire - this is winter at its best! As the first snowflakes gracefully fall upon the ground, our tennis facility magically transforms itself into Winter Wonderland. We have ice rinks for hockey and open skating, a sledding hill for youthful adventures, platform tennis courts for evening and weekend games, hot cocoa to warm the tummy, and a Winter Lodge to warm the toes. Just beyond the Winter Village is the golf course laden with snow, yearning for snowshoers to traverse its paths. Join us in winter’s delights at our Winter Wonderland!

Christmas Break: Dec. 20-23, 26-31 (Closed Christmas Eve & Day, New Year’s Day)Sunday 12-6 p.m., Monday-Saturday 12-8 p.m.January & February: Every Friday, Saturday & SundayFriday 4-8 p.m., Saturday 12-8 p.m., Sunday 12-6 p.m.Holidays: MLK Jr. Day January 20 & President’s Day February 17, 12-6 p.m.

Winter Wonderland Opener: Dec. 21, 12-8 p.m.Complimentary Brats on the GrillLearn to Skate: Dec. 28, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 12:30-1:30 p.m.Skate with Santa & Candy Cane Hunt: Dec. 23, 1-3 p.m.Men’s Manly Cup Hockey Tournament: Dec. 26, NoonFamily Fun Night: Dec. 27 & Jan. 10, 5-8 p.m. Appetizers & Winter GamesMoonlight Snowshoe Tour: Jan. 16 & Feb. 15, 6:00 p.m.Winter Family Day & Sleigh Ride: January 18, 2-4 p.m.

This facility is for WCC Members who hold a Golf or Pool & Tennis Membership.

Karl Huemiller


Brian GlockzinFood & Beverage Manager

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food & beverageBeing a born and raised Minnesotan, it is always a bitter sweet feeling when winter comes. I always get down putting the golf clubs away for the season but get super excited dusting off the snowboard. The Club offers a ton of winter activities at Winter Wonderland to help you cope with the loss of summer so I encourage you all to check it out!

After you are done enjoying Winter Wonderland, I encourage you all to come up to the Grille or Bar. The Bar always has daily specialty drinks and appetizers for you to enjoy and once the course shuts down, the Grille is offering some new specials!

Here’s what we have going on at the Club-

Together we can get through this winter. Hope to see you soon at the Club!

Brian Glockzin


Nicky JohnsonAsst. Catering Director /

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kids CornerWe are excited to get our creative juices flowing and bring in Young Rembrandts to teach our children a Cartooning Class on Thursday, November 7th from 7-8 p.m. Pair the class with our Date Night services and you have a night out! At the end of the month, we have our Gingerbread House Construction Party on Saturday, November 30th at 10 a.m. Bring in your family to make a gingerbread house and enjoy a delicious lunch buffet. Also on this Saturday we are delighted to be offering Family Holiday Portraits with holiday scenery from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Professional photography will be done by Momento Images with a complimentary sitting fee. (Photos available through Momento). Space is limited so sign up early! On Sunday, December 1st Momento Images will be back for Pictures with Santa from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Avoid the mall lines and sign your family up for a memorable portrait session. In addition, there will be a second session of Family Holiday Portraits from 1-4 p.m. Also on December 1st we’ll have our annual Ornament Decorating and Tree Lighting Celebration. Bring your family to help celebrate the start of the holiday season as we light the tree, listen to carolers, decorate ornaments and eat a delicious family-style meal. Continue the holiday spirit by attending WCC Kids’ Cooking School for a holiday baking class. We are happy to offer four sessions to accommodate a range of ages on Sunday, December 15th and Saturday, December 21st. Help ring in 2014 at our Family New Year’s Eve Celebration on Tuesday, December 31st. Enjoy games, face painting, balloons and more as we celebrate the start of a new year. Buffet opens at 5:30 p.m. and the countdown begins at 7:30 p.m. You don’t want to miss it! Sign up for all events is available online. For questions, please contact Nicky at 952.475.9746 or [email protected].

Nicky Johnson


the green sideAs the season winds down for another year we start to shift some of our focus to completing projects that will help improve our situation for the future. Small drainage projects are constantly on our mind as we examine areas that are chronically wet and soft. We first need to determine if drainage will work in these areas. The main question being; is there enough slope to remove water to a pond or other out of the way area? We have identified several of these areas and now it is a matter of completing the installation. Some of these areas include tees that are holding excessive amounts of water. The reality of turf management is that regardless of how well functioning or extensive a drainage system is on a golf course there is always room for more and improvements.

It is amazing every fall how quickly we change gears from course maintenance to prepping for winter activities. Holidays are just around the corner and this season also brings with it hockey rinks and tree lightings. It is around this time that our inner Clark Griswald starts to come through and we start to think about how we can add more lights to the tree next to the first tee. Last year over 2,200 bulbs were used, and we are hoping to exceed that number this year. As we figure out a way to add a few more bulbs every year, I think

that we are starting to give him a run for his money.

It is also the time of year where we begin our winter maintenance projects such as trimming trees. The amount of storm damage that occurred in 2013 and how it affected the trees on the course leaves me wondering how much worse it could have been without the continued pruning and removal of problem trees. Because WCC continues to maintain a preventative maintenance program on its tree inventory I feel that the damage could have been much worse than what it ended up being.

As 2013 has too quickly come to an end, I would like to thank everyone for the constant support and patience during the challenges that again arose this year. The entire grounds maintenance team appreciates the constant assistance with filling or replacing divots, repairing ballmarks and overall stewardship of the golf course. Thank you for your assistance and another great year.

Jesse Trcka

Jesse TrckaGolf Course Superintendent

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Katie GotchPastry Chef

952-215-3070

froM the bakeryFall is here once again. It’s my favorite season, not only because our great state of Minnesota is so beautiful, or because I have quite an extensive scarf collection, it’s because I love to bake seasonal treats. Anything with pumpkin, apples, caramel, pecans, sweet potatoes…really the list goes on and on. I swear I go through more cinnamon in the next two months than I do the rest of the year. It’s fantastic! The kitchen not only smells great but its buzzing with excitement over the great things we have harvested from our garden. As silly as it sounds, I am already planning the giant WCC gingerbread house that I am going to build this year.

Besides the bountiful Thanksgiving Feast we have coming up, I have also saved some time for some great cooking classes, all aimed at helping our members get inspired for the holidays and to enjoy some time in our kitchens with us. In early November we have an Adult Holiday Entertaining Cooking Class and later in the month the kids have a Holiday Baking Class. For those of you looking to share the flavors of WCC with friends and family, we will be starting holiday order sheets, full of cookies, pies, and other seasonal favorites. The order forms will be available from Saturday, November 23rd until Saturday December 21st.

So to get you in your kitchen I have added an applesauce recipe. Nothing beats homemade applesauce, making it in the crock pot is easy and your house will smell divine while the apples and cinnamon simmer all day long. The hardest part about making this sauce is peeling the apples (which is not hard at all!) The best part about making this applesauce is you can control how much sugar goes into it and alter the flavors depending on how you like it.

Crock Pot ApplesauceSkinnytaste.com

Ingredients:• 8 medium apples (Saucing apple, ask your grocer for a recommendation.)• 1 strip of lemon peel - use a vegetable peeler• 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice• 3 inch cinnamon stick• 5 tsp. light brown sugar (unpacked) - or agave nectar

Directions:Peel, core, and slice the apples. Place them in the slow cooker. Add the cinnamon stick, lemon juice, lemon peel, and brown sugar. Set crock pot to low and cook for 6 hours. Stir apples occasionally, apples will slowly become a delicious applesauce. Remove cinnamon stick and use an immersion blender to blend until smooth or if you prefer a chunky sauce, leave sauce intact. Makes 3 cups.

Katie Gotch

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